American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

The 20 Best Serial Killer Documentaries That Will Chill You To The Bone

From the story of "the Brooklyn Vampire" to the tale of "the Pig Farmer," these are the best serial killer documentaries guaranteed to keep you up all night.

By John Kuroski Nov 3, 2017

The 20 Best Serial Killer Documentaries That Will Chill You To The Bone

From the story of "the Brooklyn Vampire" to the tale of "the Pig Farmer," these are the best serial killer documentaries guaranteed to keep you up all night.

By John Kuroski November 3, 2017

The Story Of Florida’s “Nub City,” Where Residents Cut Off Their Own Appendages For Insurance Money

It was near impossible to convict scammers of fraud because jurors had a hard time believing that people would willingly engage in self-mutilation.

By Gabe Paoletti Nov 2, 2017

The Story Of Florida’s “Nub City,” Where Residents Cut Off Their Own Appendages For Insurance Money

It was near impossible to convict scammers of fraud because jurors had a hard time believing that people would willingly engage in self-mutilation.

By Gabe Paoletti November 2, 2017

Here’s The Oldest Surviving Recording Of A U.S. President [AUDIO]

Though it isn't the first recording of a U.S. president, it's the oldest surviving one.

By Katie Serena Nov 1, 2017

Here’s The Oldest Surviving Recording Of A U.S. President [AUDIO]

Though it isn't the first recording of a U.S. president, it's the oldest surviving one.

By Katie Serena November 1, 2017

The Story Behind America’s Infamous Operation Wetback

In 1953, Immigration and Naturalization Service's commissioner Argyle Mackey said that "the human tide of 'wetbacks'" was the "most serious enforcement problem of the Service."

By Gabe Paoletti Nov 1, 2017

The Story Behind America’s Infamous Operation Wetback

In 1953, Immigration and Naturalization Service's commissioner Argyle Mackey said that "the human tide of 'wetbacks'" was the "most serious enforcement problem of the Service."

By Gabe Paoletti November 1, 2017

‘Mindhunter’: Meet The Real Killers And Profilers Behind The Netflix Show

From the BTK Killer to Ed Kemper — who beat his own other to death with a hammer — the real serial killers of "Mindhunter" fame committed acts too brutal for even the show to depict.

By John Kuroski Oct 31, 2017

‘Mindhunter’: Meet The Real Killers And Profilers Behind The Netflix Show

From the BTK Killer to Ed Kemper — who beat his own other to death with a hammer — the real serial killers of "Mindhunter" fame committed acts too brutal for even the show to depict.

By John Kuroski October 31, 2017

The Battle Of Blair Mountain And The Bloody History Of American Coal Mining

The bloody story of the Battle of Blair Mountain, America's largest armed insurrection since the Civil War.

By Kellen Perry Oct 30, 2017

The Battle Of Blair Mountain And The Bloody History Of American Coal Mining

The bloody story of the Battle of Blair Mountain, America's largest armed insurrection since the Civil War.

By Kellen Perry October 30, 2017

The Cat Telephone: How To Scientists Turned A Live Cat Into A Working Phone

Ernest Glen Wever and Charles William Bray, the scientists behind the cat telephone, set out to learn more about how sound is perceived by the auditory nerve.

By Katie Serena Oct 30, 2017

The Cat Telephone: How To Scientists Turned A Live Cat Into A Working Phone

Ernest Glen Wever and Charles William Bray, the scientists behind the cat telephone, set out to learn more about how sound is perceived by the auditory nerve.

By Katie Serena October 30, 2017

One U.S. President Believed The Hollow Earth Theory And Approved A Journey To The Center Of The Earth

As out-there as the Hollow Earth theory may have been, it had at least one U.S. president among its supporters.

By John Kuroski Oct 30, 2017

One U.S. President Believed The Hollow Earth Theory And Approved A Journey To The Center Of The Earth

As out-there as the Hollow Earth theory may have been, it had at least one U.S. president among its supporters.

By John Kuroski October 30, 2017

This Week In History News, Oct. 22 – 28

New book identifies Black Dahlia killer, unusual ancient tradition may be spreading the plague in Madagascar, and the JFK assassination files contain surprising revelations.

By All That's Interesting Oct 27, 2017

This Week In History News, Oct. 22 – 28

New book identifies Black Dahlia killer, unusual ancient tradition may be spreading the plague in Madagascar, and the JFK assassination files contain surprising revelations.

By All That's Interesting October 27, 2017